What is a Chart of Accounts (COA)?
May 14, 2024
What is a Chart of Accounts (COA)? Why is a Chart of Accounts (COA) important for your bookkeeping practices? A Chart of Accounts (COA) is a list of the accounts that an organization has identified...
Financial Audit Vs. Financial Review
May 1, 2024
Key Differences Between a Financial Audit & Financial Review A financial audit and review are two different types of financial assessments conducted by professionals to evaluate the accuracy and...
Renting Studio Space at a Discounted Rate
June 27, 2023
How to rent studio spaces for discounted rates Rent Studio Space at a Discounted Rate Fiscal sponsors typically rent studio space at a discounted rate through negotiations and partnerships with...
Workers Classification in the Performing Arts: Why Does It Matter?
May 19, 2022
Workers Classification in the Performing Arts: Why Does It Matter? NEXTSTEPS GUEST WRITER: STEFI GEORGE How You Classify Workers Can Make a Big Difference for Workers Compensation and Tax...
Employee versus Independent Contractor
August 20, 2021
Employee vs. Independent Contractor What’s the difference between an employee and an independent contractor? The payment for an independent contractor is performance-based and is determined by the...
New York City Fiscal Sponsors
January 23, 2021
New York City Fiscal Sponsors List of Fiscal Sponsors in New York City Organizations that act as fiscal sponsors provide a vital service in the cultivation of new projects and entities. Learn more...
Checklist for Processing 1099’s and W2’s
January 14, 2021
Checklist for Processing 1099’s and W2’s End of Year Payroll Tax Forms: W2, 1099 Some of the most important payroll tax forms—W2 and 1099 forms—must be mailed out to your employees and contractors...
Quickbooks Desktop versus Online Accounting Software
December 14, 2020
Quickbooks Accounting Software: Desktop versus Online Options Comparing Quickbooks Accounting Software: Desktop versus Online Options If you’ve already chosen Quickbooks as your accounting software,...
NYC Dance Rehearsal Space for Rent
November 30, 2020
NYC Dance Rehearsal Spaces for Rent Below is a comprehensive list of studio rental spaces in NYC. If you know of a space not listed on this page, you may submit a studio rental location to nextSteps...
What is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit?
November 16, 2020
What is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit? 501(c)(3) Nonprofit In the arts industry, a common level of incorporation you may come across is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit. Under this incorporation, the nonprofit...